The news that Venus Williams withdrew from the Australian Open came as a huge shock to the tennis community. Her participation in the season’s first Grand Slam event in Melbourne was highly anticipated. The American tennis icon sustained an injury while she was in Auckland, New Zealand, for the ASB Classic.

Consequently, a slew of fans were hugely disappointed after the Australian Open officials confirmed the news of Venus’ withdrawal from the event. The seven-time singles Grand Slam champion’s withdrawal news was met with a flurry of fan reactions on social media.

Fans react to Venus Williams’ withdrawal from the Australian Open

The American tennis player was supposed to travel to Melbourne after her defeat against Zhu Lin in the ASB Classic. However, Venus Williams picked up an injury while she was there for the event in Auckland. The shocking news that she will be missing the Grand Slam event in Melbourne has also been confirmed by the officials. The Australian Open officials stated, “Venus Williams has withdrawn from the Australian Open due to an injury sustained at the ASB Classic in New Zealand. Australia’s Kim Birrell will be awarded her wildcard place.”

A slew of fans on social media took note of Williams’ withdrawal news and expressed their disappointment as the seven-time singles Grand Slam champion was forced to pull out of the Australian Open. Notably, one of the fans said, “just fell to my knees…”

Another fan said, ” 💔 She did hurt her hamstring…”

Apart from Williams, the British tennis star Emma Raducanu also picked up an ankle injury during her match at ASB Classic. She further blamed and criticized the “slippery” surfaces of the indoor courts.

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Notably, one of the fans criticized the “decision-making” of the authorities of the tournament. The fan said, “Wtf? I blame that damn tournament director and their stupid ass decision making with the rain! I’m looking at you @ASB_Classic”

Others reacted in a similar way,

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What do you think of Venus Williams’ withdrawal from the Australian Open after sustaining an injury on the “controversial” courts of the ASB Classic? Let us know in the comments section.